OHMYGOSSIP — Laura Whitmore’s dating show has been axed.
The 38-year-old presenter had provided the voiceover for a series of ‘Date My Mate’ – which saw singletons’ friends use an app to help them find their perfect match – for Prime Video, but the programme won’t be returning.
The news is the latest in a “disappointing hat-trick” for the presenter, after she left ‘Love Island’ due to “conflicting projects” and ITV axed her Sunday series ‘Laura Whitmore’s Breakfast Show’.
A source told The Sun newspaper: “’Love Island’ is a distant memory and she has ceased hosting her weekend show on ITV1, so this is a rather disappointing hat-trick of farewells.
“Laura seems to have tried a variety of projects after leaving the villa, in­clu­ding chat shows and documentaries, but it seems even the familiar territory of a dating show isn’t a safe bet.”
Laura previously admitted she still finds TV a “hard environment” to work in.
Speaking on the ‘Spinning Plates’ podcast, she told host Sophie Ellis-Bextor: “Television is a great environment to work in but it’s a really hard environment to work in and there is definitely ups and downs. It’s about kind of finding your own voice within that space.
“I’ve definitely worked on live television shows where sometimes personal stuff can be really hard behind the scenes but you still have to go in and do your smile and do your job. That can be really conflicting because you feel ‘This isn’t how I feel right now’, it’s the same probably for musicians who have had something really horrible happen and they still have to go up on stage and entertain because it’s not for them, it’s for the audience.
“It’s hard. I’ve constantly got these internal conversations with myself because I’ll go in to do something I really don’t want to do that day, but you know you have to do it. And then it makes you feel guilty because you know how lucky you are to do a job you love. It’s hard. I’m still navigating this industry and finding what makes me happy, and also pushing myself.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Amanda Holden says Simon Cowell told his ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ judges to break the show’s rules this series.
The 53-year-old presenter returns on Saturday (20.04.24) night on the ITV show’s judging panel alongside boss Simon, 64, as well as Alesha Dixon, 45, and 68-year-old Bruno Tonioli.
Alesha has revealed “eight or nine” Golden Buzzer acts went through, despite the rules stating the judges are only meant to have one each.
Amanda has now said on ‘Good Morning Britain’ they decided they all needed more of the acts.
Presenter Adil Ray, 49, asked her: “What’s been going on with the Golden Buzzer this series? Is there a bit of a change or have you been buzzing more than once? You’re breaking all the rules!”
Amanda replied: “We’ve said this week, the rule book has definitely gone out of the window. But Simon always said there are no rules on any of the shows he’s done, that’s probably why I’m still there!
“(There were) nine Golden Buzzers in total. I think Bruno set the precedent last year when he just kept on pressing it.
“There was so much talent when we were in the southern part of England and Simon was so upset that, when we went to Manchester, there wouldn’t be any more Golden Buzzers.
“He said, ‘Everyone gets another Golden Buzzer – we cannot go to Manchester with no Golden Buzzers’.
“So we had more and it was brilliant!”
Alesha has also revealed Bruno pressed the Golden Buzzer so hard it broke, and also told Hits Radio about the she first act she sent directly to the final.
She added: “I often sit there and, you know, nobody wants to ugly cry on television, but I did have one of those moments because I just
couldn’t hold back.
“I always think if you’ve got that opportunity to give someone that special moment and so they can spread the message of what they’re doing on a bigger scale that feels like a really great reason to give someone a golden buzzer.
“So I’m really excited for you to see that.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Rylan Clark has reportedly had his raunchy sex show axed by Channel 4.
The 35-year-old presenter was fronting discussion series ‘Sex Rated’ but bosses are said to have ditched it after only one run.
According to TVZone, the show has been dumped “to make way for a new dating show they hope can be even wilder”.
Rylan talked bedroom antics on the E4 show with its guests, with one segment including them getting a merciless review on their sexual skills from previous partners.
The guests were from eclectic backgrounds, and they were after feedback and advice in order to find out where they were going wrong and how they could spice up their sex lives.
One of them, called Elizabeth, told how she loved outdoor sex so much she romped on a friend’s lawn.
Her partner at the time said she could orgasm 30 times, and she added one word – “bonkers” – could turn her on “again and again”.
It’s been reported TV bosses are now focusing on replacing it with a show called ‘Love Triangle’.
It will see six singletons searching for a partner out of two potential suitors, using text messages to make their choices.
They will be known as ‘Pickers’ and will choose one partner each to go on a blind date before they move in together to fast-track their romance.
Rylan told ITV’s ‘Loose Women’ about his sex show: “Channel 4 wanted to do a show that was sex positive, which I think is very important – you know I’ve been a single man now for two years.
“I believe you should be positive about things like sex, but wanting to have an entertainment spin to it but not horrible… I’ll ask you to rate yourself out of 10 for a number of different subjects to do with sex, and we’ll have a little chat and say, ‘Oh I rate myself an eight for this, a seven for this, a 10 for that’.
“Then we get two of your exes out that have also rated you as well and then we compare those numbers and then I’m sure everyone, me included, have all got different things we can work on in the bedroom.
“We then have our sex-pert Ruby, and we the do our sex-ercise.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Mark Williams feels blessed ‘Father Brown’ is returning for two more series.
The BBC has revealed filming for the 12th run of the show has started – with a 13th commissioned and confirmed.
Mark Williams, 64, who is returning as cleric detective Father Brown, said in a statement: “As we start the 12th season of ‘Father Brown’ I feel like I’m starting to get to know him.
“He’s a mysterious sort of bloke, the sort of person who you can never predict other than knowing he won’t do what you expect.
“The best thing about playing the character is that I am never, ever bored by him.”
Mark is returning to the show alongside cast members Tom Chambers (who plays Chief Inspector Sullivan), Claudie Blakley (Mrs Devine), Ruby-May Martinwood (Brenda) and John Burton (Sergeant Goodfellow.)
The new series is being made in the Cotswolds, and will feature a medieval death at a Tudor battle re-enactment where Mrs Devine finds herself accused of murder.
Sgt Goodfellow’s life is also thrown into turmoil during the show.
Neil Irvine, executive producer for BBC Studios Drama Production, said about the popular show’s return: “I’m delighted that ‘Father Brown’ will be cycling back onto our screens for a further two series.
“The show has an enduring magic which has captured the imagination of viewers across the globe – a testament to Mark’s magnetic performance, compelling storytelling and our talented Midlands crew.
“Series 12 will introduce Father Brown’s biggest fan – amateur playwright Father Lindsey and a deadly new nemesis, alongside the return of some old favourites.”
The new runs of the daytime series, which started in 2013 and is based GK Chesterton, is set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in early 2025.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Josie Gibson’s new role as the face of Iceland has coincided with its decision to drop the word ‘mums’ from its strapline.
The TV host, 39, who gave birth to her son Reggie-James in 2018, will feature in its new ads – with the promos seeing a huge change in the supermarket chain’s marketing strategy.
After years of declaring “That’s why mums got to Iceland” in its ads, Iceland bosses will now feature the more neutral slogan of: “That’s why we go to Iceland.”
Executives say it reflects a “growing customer base” beyond mums.
Josie, who has been romantically linked to ITV presenter Stephen Mulhern, 47, said about the change: “I think the new tagline is great because Iceland is not just for mums.
“Even though mums love it, Iceland is for everybody.”
Former ‘Big Brother’ contestant Josie, who now features as a guest host if ITV’s ‘This Morning’, added her new role was “surreal”.
She added: “I remember shopping in Iceland when I was a little girl, so it feels incredibly surreal to be working with them as the face of the brand.
“I love that Iceland is a great British business always doing the right thing for shoppers. I admire and support their commitment to bringing the best value products and deals to its customers.
“Shooting the ad and meeting the team was so much fun and I can’t wait for people to see it.”
Josie’s ad, which launched on Friday (19.04.24) shows her loading up on Iceland’s popular items and she will be featured over the next year, including at key shopping occasions such as summer and Christmas.
She has been linked with TV host Stephen after the pair were seen holding hands outside BBC Studios, and when asked by Mail Online if they were in a relationship, Josie said: “I’m in love with Stephen Mulhern. There you go. But story of my life, I don’t think he loves me.”
Josie broke up with ex-boyfriend Terry, who is the dad of her six-year-old boy, after they started dating in 2017.
Their split came five months after their son was born, with Josie also romantically linked with her 38-year-old ‘Big Brother’ co-star, John James Parton – but their romance lasted slightly less than a year after they left the reality show.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Marc Maron has reportedly been cast alongside Owen Wilson in an upcoming golf show.
The podcaster and comic, 60, will star with the Hollywood actor, 55, in the as yet untitled series for Apple TV+, according to Variety.
It was originally announced in March with Owen in the lead role, and Peter Dager, 32, also set to star in the show.
Owen will feature as Pryce Cahill – billed as “an over-the-hill, ex-pro golfer whose career was derailed prematurely 20 years ago”.
Variety added about the character and plot: “After (Pryce) gets fired from his job at an Indiana sporting goods store and his wife walks out on him, Pryce hedges his bets entirely on a troubled 17-year-old golf phenom (played by Peter Dager.)”
Marc will apparently star as Mitts, Pryce’s best friend and former caddy, with Apple reportedly giving the show a 10-episode order.
The comic has previously starred in Netflix’s ‘Easy’ comedy-drama, as well as his own TV show and the critically-acclaimed series ‘GLOW’.
His autobiographical ‘Maron’ show ran for four seasons on IFC.
Marc has also had a string of roles in big-budget films, including ‘To Leslie’, ‘The Bad Guys’ and ‘Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates’.
His stand-up shows have been theatre and TV hits, with his latest live special – ‘Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark’ showing on HBO in 2023.
He is also famed as the host of the long-running hit podcast ‘WTF with Marc Maron’, which has landed guests including Barack Obama.
Jason Keller is the creator of the upcoming golf show, and will serve as its executive producer.
Variety said Owen will also executive produce, while Ben Silverman from Propagate Content also executive produces along with Howard T Owens, Rodney Ferrell, Entertainment 360’s Guymon Casady, Piece of Work’s Lee Eisenberg and Natalie Sandy, Chris Moynihan, and Bill Callahan.
The publication added Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris will direct.

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OHMYGOSSIP — Kym Marsh is “over the moon” to have been cast in the stage production of ‘101 Dalmatians.’
The former ‘Coronation Street’ actress landed the lead role of Cruella de Vil in the forthcoming musical production from Douglas Hodge, inspired by the classic 1956 children’s novel ‘The Hundred and One Dalmations’ by Dodie Smit.
She revealed the news to her followers on Instagram, saying: “I’m over the moon to be joining the cast of ‘101 Dalmatians’ playing the iconic Cruella De Vil, has there ever been a more fabulous baddie?!
“Obviously she’s a million miles away from me in real life – and my dogs are very glad about that – but being able to bring to life my take on this renowned character is a real treat.
“Douglas and Johnny (McKnight) have written this brilliant new musical filled with songs I’m already finding myself humming under my breath.
“The ‘101 Dalmatians’ story spans generations and I’m sure young and old alike will absolutely love this production.”
Kym will joins the cast of the show at the New Wimbledon Theatre, London, on 22 June, with the show set to tour cities including Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Dublin, Liverpool, Cardiff and Aberdeen.
The actress previously spoke about portraying iconic villain Cruella on the stage, saying: “I had grown up with great Disney animated features. I was very aware of the value of witches in fairytales.
“To be asked to be a Disney witch, which is what Cruella is, was thrilling to me.
“I had a wonderful vocal coach for Cruella, and I loved Joanna Lumley’s accent in ‘Absolutely Fabulous’.
“My coach knows her, and she had that very clipped way of talking.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Richard Gadd struggled to “shake-off” a female stalker who “heckled him at gigs” and “abused his parents”.
The Scottish actor and writer stars in the Netflix drama ‘Baby Reindeer’ playing a struggling comedian and barman named Donny who is stalked by a woman he meets at work.
It reflects Richard’s real-life stalking ordeal, and although the actor admits he is still recovering from his trauma, he says he’s now “miles away from where he was”.
He told the Metro: ”The legacy remains to a certain point. That’s what trauma does – it’s very hard to shake off. But I’m certainly miles away from where I was.
“I do watch ‘Baby Reindeer’ and think, ‘Donny, that’s not me.’”
The 34-year-old said his stalker bombarded him with thousands of explicit emails, sent him nearly a hundred tweets to his Twitter account and left him 350 voicemail messages on his phone.
But he eventually managed to get a restraining order in place and Richard is glad he can turn his negative experience into a positive.
He added: “Hopefully, ‘Baby Reindeer’ is received well, then the whole ordeal you went through is synonymous with something positive. Therein lies the catharsis.”
The actor adapted the seven-part mini-series for Netflix, and it also stars Jessica Gunning, Nava Mau and Tom Goodman-Hill.
He added: “My idea of what a stalker was, was that they are fundamentally, sort of, psychopathic characters. But it just wasn’t that case. I saw someone very vulnerable, really.
“Stalking, it is a mental illness, a mental state. It’s like, I guess, a fantasy addiction of some kind, and the person genuinely believes the reality in which they are living. It’s just not the reality as it is.
“And I hadn’t really seen that before… there’s a calculatedness to the stalkers, and a sinister, sort of, insidious intent.”

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OHMYGOSSIP — Lesley Joseph used to wear leopardprint so she’d get recognised.
The 78-year-old actress is best known for her role as maneating neighbour Dorien Green in ‘Birds of a Feather’ – which ran from 1989 to 1998 and 2014 to 2020 – and she told how during the early days of the show, she’d mimic her alter ego’s wardrobe in real life in order to deliberately attract attention from fans.
She told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “The first episode went out to millions of people and nobody recognised me in the street. So I said, ‘OK, I’m going to do something about this!’ and I went home, put on leopardskin and my make-up, and walked the street again. Then people stopped me.”
The veteran actress also recalled she realised how big the show had grown to be when she couldn’t even go to the loo without being stopped by autograph hunters.
She said: “The first time I realised how big Birds was when I was on the loo in a restaurant.
Somebody knocked on the door and put their hands under with a pen and paper, saying, ‘Would you sign this, please?’”
And Lesley will never forget her first meeting with co-stars Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke.
She said: “It was 1988 and we were taken to The Ritz. I’ll always remember Pauline was wearing trainers and Linda put sparkling water in her Champagne.”
Lesley has just been announced as a trustee of the Actors’ Benevolent Fund, which supports actors who cannot work because of illness, injury or old age, as well as young people trying to make it in the industry.
She said of the organisation: “It’s in everybody’s interest that the Government keeps the arts going. I know a lot of people that have had real problems and I just want to say that if you’re having a really hard time and your back is against the wall, this charity is there to help you.”

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